USDF Expands Breeder of Distinction Awards to Include Dressage Performance Successes
Lexington, KY (October 14, 2022)
– The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is excited to announce an
expansion to the USDF Breeder of Distinction (BoD) Awards with three new levels
of achievement: ruby, sapphire, and platinum-diamond. The new ruby and sapphire
levels will recognize breeders whose horses have not only been successful in
USDF Breeders Championship Series (BCS) competitions, but also in dressage
performance competitions. Previously recognizing USDF Breeders of Distinction
at bronze, silver, and gold levels, these new awards further enhance USDF
recognition of accomplished breeders. The USDF Ruby Breeder of Distinction
Award is designated for breeders who have earned their USDF Bronze BoD award
and have met additional criteria in both USDFBCS competitions and dressage
performance competitions at Third Level or above. Recipients of the USDF
Sapphire Breeder of Distinction Award must have earned their USDF Ruby BoD
award and met additional criteria in dressage performance competition at Prix
St. Georges and above. The USDF Platinum-Diamond BoD award is bestowed on those
who have achieved all their USDF Breeder of Distinction Awards (bronze, silver,
gold, ruby, and sapphire).
As with all USDF Breeder of
Distinction awards, these new levels are cumulative awards, with scores not
needing to be earned in one competition year and breeders may only be awarded
once at each BoD level but may be awarded BoD multiple levels within the same
year.
USDF Sport Horse Committee Chair
Kristi Wysocki adds, “US breeders represent one of the most important resources
for the US dressage community. It is our privilege to present our successful
breeders with recognition so greatly deserved. As we continue to promote US
dressage breeding stock, special recognition provided through the USDF Breeder
of Distinction Awards, allows USDF to better highlight the success of US
breeders.”
To learn more about USDF Breeder
of Distinction Awards, access full award criteria and requirements, and explore
other USDF award offerings, visit the USDF website.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.